We understand prioritizing a wellness plan requires major life changes.
Briefly write a few words in a diary, scheduler, or journal describing how you feel as you respond to dietary and supplement changes.
Herx (Herxheimer Reactions) may result from weight loss and the body or microbes releasing toxins from heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, biotoxins, and infections (die off from bacteria, parasites, fungi, tick illness like Lyme etc.) etc. You may feel mild headache, joint pain, body aches, groggy, and/or fatigue.Drink plenty of water and gently titrate up or down supplements as needed and if severe stop the product triggering it and schedule a phone consult to discuss alternatives.
There are 4 steps that can help:
- start one supplement at a time and record the day and time in journal, appointment book, or calendar
- Keep a health journal or diary allows one to stay on track and also shows the progression that we often forget when we need a little inspiration. You can also track if a supplement or food is giving you discomfort.
- Titrate the dose of a supplement starting with 1/4 then 1/2 then 3/4 then finally the full dose may work over a period of time. In rare cases – supplements may need to be changed to every other day and then eventually built up to a daily dose.
- If you still feel considerable discomfort with a supplement or program – Please email the office so we can suggest some alternatives. For more detailed discussion, please schedule a phone consult.